Nagaur

Travel to Nagaur can be very exciting as Nagaur is an arid area and known for its farming communities such as Jats and Bishnois. The place is well known for its rustic charm and colorful life. The mirchi bazaar present here is the largest in India with other items available in the market such as wooden articles, iron craft and camel leather materials. Travel to Nagaur and witness the beauty of the impressive forts that have luxury tents in their premises. Nagaur also has some noteworthy mosques. The best time to visit Nagaur is during the annual cattle fair held in January and February. Here the cattle are decorated and various cultural events are held. There is a Tarkeen Dargah which is one of the holy places for the Sufis and is said to be associated with miracle cures and people of all religions have faith in these institutions.

Location of Nagaur
Nagaur is a small town located midway between Jodhpur and Bikaner, formally known as Ahichhatrapur. Nagaur is a comfortable one as it is well connected to all the major cities by both road and rail. The nearest airport is Jodhpur which is 135 kms away. Trains connect Nagaur to cities like Jodhpur, Jaipur, Bikaner and Delhi via Merta road.

Excursions Around Nagaur
Khimsar is a couple of hours from Nagaur and has many Bishnoi villages around it. The place also has a charming old fort converted into a heritage hotel. Kuchaman is another town located at the other end of the Sambhar Salt Lake. Kuchaman fort located on the top of a hill is now converted into a luxury. You could visit the lake to see the fields of salt and the migratory birds.